Contracts Manager

Windmill Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary – DOE

28 days' annual leave

Pension

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Windmill Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead our Contracts Department. You will manage engineers and coordinators, drive projects and ensure deliveries are safe, on time and to high standards.

Reporting to the COO, you’ll work with customers, suppliers and internal teams, taking ownership of projects, coordinating installations and maintaining exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in installations, contracts or project management.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Highly organised with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• NEBOSH/IOSH, SMSTS or CSCS advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop engineers and coordinators.
• Manage contracts from order through to completion.
• Coordinate installations, resources and site teams.
• Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor project progress and resolve issues proactively.
• Chair weekly production meetings.
• Oversee schedules, invoicing and contract administration.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Customer service

Organisational skills

ERP systems

MS Office

Driving licence

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Contract management software

Job description

CONTRACTS MANAGER

Lead the team. Drive projects. Make an impact.

Competitive Salary – DOE | UK-based | Full-time

We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Contracts Manager to lead our Contracts Department, managing engineers and coordinators to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to the highest standards.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you’ll work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams, taking ownership of projects and driving excellent customer service.

YOUR ROLE

• Lead, motivate and develop engineers and coordinators


• Manage contracts from order through to completion


• Coordinate installations, resources and site teams


• Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships


• Monitor project progress and resolve issues proactively


• Chair weekly production meetings


• Oversee schedules, invoicing and contract administration


• Identify and implement process improvements


• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and customer service

ABOUT YOU

• 3+ years’ experience in installations, contracts or project management


• Strong leadership and people-management skills


• Excellent communication and customer service skills


• Highly organised with a proactive, solutions-focused approach


• Comfortable managing multiple priorities under pressure


• Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems


• Good understanding of relevant legislation and industry standards


• Full UK Driving Licence


• NEBOSH/IOSH, SMSTS or CSCS advantageous

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary – DOE


• 28 days’ annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays


• Annual leave increases by 1 day per year, up to 5 years


• Option to buy up to an additional week’s leave


• Pension


• Free on-site parking